Bob Iger

Bob Iger Slams The Brakes On New M&A Amid Comcast's Cable Spinoff: Disney Doesn't 'Really Need More Assets' To Compete
Disney Bulls Await Earnings For Streaming Growth, Bob Iger Successor Clues
Steve Jobs Urged Bob Iger To Retire And Enjoy Life Before It's Too Late — Here's How That Advice Shaped Disney's CEO Journey
Disney Bulls Await Earnings For Streaming Growth, Bob Iger Successor Clues
Steve Jobs Urged Bob Iger To Retire And Enjoy Life Before It's Too Late — Here's How That Advice Shaped Disney's CEO Journey
Disney Still Makes Up A Chunk Of Peltz's Trian Fund Despite $4B Exit, Records Show
Disney CEO Bob Iger Unveils Upcoming Film Slate, Including 'Moana 2' And New 'Avengers' Movie: 'There's A Reason To Be Bullish'

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Disneyland Strike Nears: 14,000+ Workers Set To Target California Theme Park In First Walkout In 40 Years
A strike has been authorized by Disneyland union workers. A look at past strike history for Disney and what comes next.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Nears Purchase Of Women's Soccer Club, Could Set Record For Priciest Women's Sports Team
Disney CEO Bob Iger is eyeing an investment in a popular women's soccer team.
Disney 'Bringing Back Box Office Magic': Analyst Praises 'Inside Out 2' Performance, Looks Ahead To 'Deadpool,' 'Moana 2,' 'Mufasa'
The strong box office performance of "Inside Out 2" could show Disney's box office magic returning, an analyst said.
Disney Following Netflix's Footsteps Out Of App Stores? Bob Iger Demands Better Deals From Apple, Google
Iger expressed his dissatisfaction with the current revenue-sharing model at the MoffettNathanson-hosted conference. He pointed out that Disney is losing a significant portion of its earnings to the Big Tech app stores that distribute its streaming services, such as Disney+ and Hulu.
Bob Iger Makes Rare Appearance At Disney Upfront For First Time Since 1994: Highlights 'Enviable Portfolio Of Brands, Franchises And Sports' To Advertisers
Bob Iger last appeared on stage at Disney's advertising upfronts in 1994. Is his appearance in 2024 a good sign?
Bob Iger Says Disney Slashed Traditional TV Spending 'Pretty Dramatically' As Streaming Takes Center Stage: 'Feel Comfortable With Our Hand Right Now…'
Walt Disney Co has significantly scaled back its investment in traditional TV networks to focus more on its streaming services, as explained by CEO Bob Iger.
Hollywood's Horrible Year? Not For CEOs: Disney's Bob Iger, Warner Bros.' David Zaslav Enjoy Huge Paydays
As director Kevin Smith once said, "In Hollywood, you just kind of fail upwards." Bob Iger and David Zaslav are among those who failed best.
'Bob Iger Is The Best Of The Best:' Byron Allen Throws Support Behind Disney CEO Amid Company's Hurdles
This comes during a challenging time for the entertainment behemoth.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Remains Tight-Lipped On Successor, But Assures 'Smooth Transition'
During Disney's second-quarter earnings call, CEO Bob Iger provided vague responses about his succession plans, emphasizing that the board is actively engaged and aims for a smooth transition.
Disney's Bob Iger Confident In Landing Long-Term NBA Rights Deal As Media Giant Enhances Streaming With ESPN Tile And Shifts Marvel Strategy
The Walt Disney Company is making major moves to enhance its streaming offerings and superhero content strategy, while expressing confidence in securing long-term NBA rights, according to remarks from the CEO on the company's second-quarter 2024 earnings call.
Bob Iger Says This Streaming Platform Is The Gold Standard, Praises Rival For Cracking Down On Password Sharing: 'We're Heartened By The Results That Netflix Has Delivered'
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced a global crackdown on password sharing for streaming services, inspired by Netflix's success with a similar policy, aiming to boost growth and emulate the "gold standard" set by Netflix in streaming.
Disney Q2 Earnings Preview: Could Taylor Swift And Bluey Help Media Giant Beat Estimates?
A key to Disney's Q2 results could be the subscriber figure for the Disney+ streaming platform. Could Taylor Swift and Bluey help provide a boost?
Disney Took A Break From X During The Company's Suspension Of Advertising. Now, One Account Is Tweeting Again While Several Remain Dark.
Disney paused X advertising and halted posts from some accounts in November 2023; some resumed, others remain inactive.
Disney Leans On The First Amendment In Battle With Gina Carano, Elon Musk: Will The Force Be Strong For Media Giant?
A lawsuit against Disney accuses the media company of retaliation for social media posts. Disney wants the case, which is backed by Elon Musk, dismissed.
Disney's Netflix-Like Password Sharing Crackdown Begins This June As Bob Iger Tries To 'Increase Engagement'
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the Mouse House will start Disney Plus password sharing crackdown from June.
Bob Iger Once Thought Apple And Disney Merger Would Have Happened If His Friend Steve Jobs Lived: 'I Think We Would Have Gotten There'
Bob Iger wanted to merge Disney with Apple and he thought Steve Jobs would have done it if he were alive, even though he didn't bring it up.
Elon Musk's Feud With Bob Iger Rages On, But His Bromance With Nelson Peltz Is Going Strong: 'His Ideas Are Beyond Anything...'
Activist investor Nelson Peltz praised Elon Musk as a "brilliant guy" with "no ego," highlighting Musk's openness and innovative ideas during an interview.
Losing Fight With Disney Nets Nelson Peltz A $300M Payday, But Experts Say It Was 'A Grand Waste Of Time'
The Wall Street Journal reported that Nelson Peltz's hedge fund made a $300 million profit from a 16-month proxy battle with Disney, but Peltz did not win the two board seats he aimed for. The outcome has been viewed positively by Peltz, but others question the value of his activism. Elon Musk has expressed support for Peltz to be on Disney's board, possibly influencing the stock price. As of April 4, 2024, Disney's stock closed at 117.09, down 2.0%.
From Mouse To Marvel: Disney Stock Rockets 50% As CEO Bob Iger Attempts Turnaround
Disney, under the aegis of Iger, is focused on recovery through strategic initiatives, particularly in streaming profitability.
Bob Iger Says Peltz 'Didn't Bring Any New Ideas' To Disney Following Proxy Fight Win
Iger expressed relief over the outcome of the "distracting" proxy fight which "diluted" his time and attention away from core business priorities and forced the CEO to defend his company. Iger also shared his suspicion that the proxy battle was, at least partially, a personal attack on him by Nelson Peltz. "I think there probably was, to some extent, a degree of personal animus that was on the table here," the Disney CEO shared.
Who Will Be Disney's Next CEO? Hunt For Bob Iger's Successor Accelerates As Boardroom Drama With Activist Investor Settles Down
Disney's board has repeatedly delayed decisions regarding Iger's successor, pushing back his retirement date on five occasions.
Disney Boardroom Battle Was Not Targeted At Bob Iger, But Holding The Board Accountable, Says 13D Founder — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld Disagrees
Ken Squire said on CNBC's "Last Call" that Nelson Peltz's boardroom battle at Walt Disney Co. aimed to hold the board accountable, not to challenge Bob Iger's leadership directly.
Jim Cramer Raises Disney Stock Red Flag After Nelson Peltz's Board Seat Loss
Cramer expressed his apprehension about Disney's stock following Peltz's failed attempt to secure two board seats at the company.

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